Islay to be entirely powered by tides

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ScottishPower is to build turbines in the Sound of Islay that will generate enough electricity for the island's 3,500 inhabitants – and its famous distilleries

ScottishPower is planning a tidal energy project that will supply all the electricity for one of Scotland's most famous islands, The Guardian can reveal. The company is close to signing a supply contract...

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